Category: Singing Dogs

The holidays are a time best spent with our loved ones, and that includes our favorite furry friends. As you find the Carolers which represent your family over the mantel, don't forget to include your favorite family pets, as well. Learn More

The holidays are a time best spent with our loved ones, and that includes our favorite furry friends. As you find the Carolers which represent your family over the mantel, don't forget to include your favorite family pets, as well. Learn More

Energetic and loving, when most people think “family dog,” the image that pops into their mind is of a golden retriever. These dogs were originally bred in northern England as hunting dogs to track and retrieve downed waterfowl after they were shot by a hunter. Because of their gentle nature and easy acceptance of training and children, Goldens have since become the quintessential family dog. Did you know that Golden retrievers are often used by police and rescue workers as search and rescue dogs to find lost individuals or by hospitals as therapy dogs for patients? Learn More

Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the world, numbering more than twice as many as the next most popular breed in the United States, the German Shepherd. Known for their loyalty and obedience, Labs are easy to train, making them great family pets and service animals. In recent years, Labs have distinguished their breed by working with soldiers and hospital patients as therapy dogs and through their work as trained search and rescue animals, especially during the disasters of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, when a Black Lab named Jake received nationwide recognition for finding survivors in the aftermath of both disasters. Learn More

Labrador Retrievers are the most popular dog breed in the world, numbering more than twice as many as the next most popular breed in the United States, the German Shepherd. Known for their loyalty and obedience, Labs are easy to train, making them great family pets and service animals. In recent years, Labs have distinguished their breed by working with soldiers and hospital patients as therapy dogs and through their work as trained search and rescue animals, especially during the disasters of 9/11 and Hurricane Katrina, when a Black Lab named Jake received nationwide recognition for finding survivors in the aftermath of both disasters. Learn More

The loveable “wiener dog” is tougher than he looks. He may seem like an adorably silly little dog with his short legs and long, ungainly body, but in his heart he’s a fighter! “Der Dachs” is the German name for a badger, and “der Hund” means dog. The “badger-dog” was bred to have short legs and a long body so he could dart into a badger’s den and flush him out for a hunter above ground! Learn More

The Boston Terrier is the first dog breed recognized to have been created in the United States—around 1870 in the breed’s namesake town of Boston, Massachusetts. Weighing up to 25 pounds or so, Bostons are sturdy, muscular dogs and strong for their size. But under their tough exterior, Bostons are loving and affectionate—they may bark at strangers at the door, but as soon as they get to know you they won’t mind sharing their home with you and will want to be your best friend! Learn More

Because they are so energetic, Jack Russels get bored easily if you treat them like a lap dog. They have developed a reputation for unruliness and mischievousness as pets, since two of the traits they were bred for, their loud bark and propensity for digging (once used to root foxes out of their hiding places), don’t mix well with family living. Jack Russels can be fierce fighters, and they often forget their size when going up against larger dogs; in New Zealand recently, five children were saved from an attack by two Pit Bulls by their family’s courageous Jack Russel. Learn More

The loveable and energetic “Scottie Dog” originated in—you guessed it—Scotland, where it was bred as a hunter. Scotties are brave and loyal to their guardians and love to be pampered by them. The Scottish Terrier is a favorite of American Presidents, inhabiting the White House more often than any other breed. Franklin Roosevelt kept several Scotties while in office, including his constant companion, Fala. Learn More

You may know the Basset Hound as the “Hush Puppy” dog, but no matter what, Basset Hounds’ distinctive baying and sometimes comically long, droopy ears make them instantly recognizable to almost everyone. These loveable hounds make great companions, which is reflected in popular culture. Famous Basset companions include: Smokey and the Bandit’s Fred, the truck-driver’s companion and Sheriff Rosco Coltrane’s dog in The Dukes of Hazzard. Learn More

Perhaps one of the most recognizable dog breeds, the Poodle originated in Germany during the Middle Ages, not in France as some people would believe due to the commonly-used name “French Poodle.” Poodles were brought by German soldiers into France where they were adopted as a breed by the locals and were subsequently named the national dog. Poodles have many desirable traits, such as their coat and their high intelligence and they are often crossbred with other dog breeds in the hopes of passing on these genes. Learn More

The holidays are a time best spent with our loved ones, and that includes our favorite furry friends. As you find the Carolers which represent your family over the mantel, don't forget to include your favorite family pets, as well. Learn More